Prepare against Goran Bura
Serbia · World #12,144 classical · FIDE ID 928550
Our database contains 140 games by Goran Bura, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goran Bura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goran Bura before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,139 | 2,270 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,244 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,209 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 49 | 43 | 48 | 35.0% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goran Bura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goran Bura's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 49.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 19.5% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 15 | 19.5% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.4% | 31.3% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Bura usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bura usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bura usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bura usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bura usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Bura usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Goran Bura's chess games
All 140 games by Goran Bura in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Petar Spasic | 2,336 | 1st Pozarevac Rudar | B23 |
| Oct 2006 | Dragoslav Petkovic | 2,305 | chT2-SRB East | B07 |
| Feb 2013 | Zoran S Ilic | 2,293 | ch-SRB Central Open | E60 |
| Jun 2015 | Uros Cvetanovic | 2,291 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | B28 |
| Aug 2015 | Luka Radovic | 2,286 | chT2-SRB East | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SRB East | 2017 | 55 | 23.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-SRB Central Open | 2014 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,218 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-SRB East CS | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 1st Pozarevac Rudar | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT-SRB Central | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
| chT-SRB Cup | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-Pozarevac City B | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goran Bura's chess games?
140 games by Goran Bura, from Jan 2007 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Goran Bura has played.
What does Goran Bura play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Goran Bura opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goran Bura answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Goran Bura play as White?
As White, Goran Bura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goran Bura play as Black?
As Black, Goran Bura most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Goran Bura's FIDE rating?
Goran Bura is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Goran Bura played?
Our database contains 140 games by Goran Bura, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 48 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goran Bura?
140 games by Goran Bura reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.